I know it seems strange but full time workers in Australia are stockpiling their holidays. I will say it again Australian full time workers are stockpiling their holidays. According to a report released by Tourism Australia as of December of 2008, Australian workers had amassed 123 million days of leave, which equates to $33.3 billion…
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New Low-Cost Airline to enter Australian Market Next Year
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The Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson recently announced that a new low-cost carrier, Scoot Airlines that will be entering the Australian market with services between Singapore and Sydney commencing in mid-2012. Scoot Airlines was founded in November and is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, this is Singapore Airlines’ third subsidiary airline the others being…
ACT Libraries collecting food for charity
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher recently announced that in the lead up to Christmas ACT Libraries would be accepting food in lieu of library fines. “The concept is quite simple – basically one tin or packet of non-perishable food equals $2 worth of fines. So if you donate…
CORROBOREE FROGS RELEASED INTO THE WILD
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development Simon Corbell recently announced that 200 northern corroboree frogs where released back into the sphagnum moss bogs in Namadgi National Park. This release was a part of an eight year in captivity breeding program to help save the frogs which are an endangered species. “There are currently around…
2011 Australian National Disability Awards
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Congratulations go to Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT who recently won the Social Inclusion award at the 2011 Australian National Disability awards. Nominations for the awards more than doubled this year, with more than 400 received from community and not-for-profit organisations, businesses and local governments and disability advocates across the country. Among its products…
Austrialian Developed application to help fight Alzheimer’s disease
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An Australian developed world-first application has been launched to fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. “Most people are aware of what they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke but what isn’t well known is that these same lifestyle choices may also lower the risk of developing…
New Walking and Cycling Projects Anounced
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Simon Corbell the Australian Capital Territory Minister for Territory and Municipal services recently announced $9 million for seven new walking and cycling projects for Canberra. “These projects have been identified in a review that looked at ways to improve the ACT’s walking and cycling networks between town and employment centres,” Minister Corbell commented. “The ACT…
Segways granted limited use in central basin area of Lake Burley Griffin
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Recently ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell granted an exception for the use of Segways in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. The exceptions lasts for nine months from September 17th until June 30th 20012. “Until the review is completed, I am unable to say whether Segways are here to stay in Canberra.…
Gaming Advisory Board Purposed
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Deputy leader of the Canberra Liberal party and Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing, Brendan Smyth put forward a proposal to the legislative assembly of the Australian Capital Territory for the establishment of a Gaming Advisory Board. Mr. Smyth commented that the primary purpose of the Gaming Advisory Board will be to provide advice to…
New Mobile Phone Laws in Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope recently announced that laws regarding the use of mobile phones while driving have been tightened. Under the new laws it is illegal for a driver from holding a mobile phone, cradling a phone on their shoulder or resting it on their lap while driving. “Research shows that drivers are four…